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20+ Quick Soup Recipes That Cook Up in 30 Minutes or Less

Craving a comforting bowl of soup but short on time? I know the feeling! This collection of 20+ Quick Soup Recipes is here to help. Each mouth-watering soup cooks up in 30 minutes or less and is perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a satisfying meal in a flash.

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From light, refreshing summer soups to hearty, warming winter bowls, there’s something here for every craving. Enjoy homemade soup without spending hours in the kitchen!

I’ve included seasonal suggestions, but if you’re like me, I’ll eat just about any kind of soup, any time of year. Happy Cooking!

Potsticker Soup

Overhead view of Potsticker Soup in a black Dutch oven.
This delightful Potsticker Soup features plump dumplings nestled in a savory broth, brimming with the savory, earthy flavors of vegetables and mushrooms. It's the perfect bridge between seasons, offering a light yet satisfying soup that's quick to the table.
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili in a pot.
I'm not a big dinner eater, so most of the time, I just want something soup'ish (my addiction is legit). If you're curious about which recipe from my own site that I eat most often, it's probably this White Chicken Chili. Grab a rotisserie chicken on the way home, and dinner is just minutes away.
Fall, Winter, Spring
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Rotisserie Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

Overhead view of a pot of Rotisserie Chicken Tortellini Soup.
Rotisserie Chicken Tortellini Soup is a hearty, herb-filled twist on classic chicken soup. Rotisserie chicken, quick-cooking refrigerated tortellini, and a big swirl of prepared pesto make it both fast and flavorful. Perfect for weeknight chicken soup cravings.
Fall, Winter, Spring
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Broccoli Cheddar Gnocchi Soup Recipe

Overhead view of a bowl of Broccoli Cheddar Gnocchi Soup.
Broccoli Cheddar Gnocchi Soup brings a delightful twist to the famous broccoli cheese soup, adding tender gnocchi for a heartier meal. Perfectly creamy and rich, it’s an ideal choice for cozy dinners and quick weeknight meals.
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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Taco Soup

Change up your Taco Tuesday cravings with this super easy Taco Soup. It has all of the cozy feels of soup loaded up with your favorite taco ingredients, and cooks in one pot for a no-fuss weeknight dinner.
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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Cold-Fighting Couscous Chicken Soup

Overhead view of a pot of Cold-Fighting Couscous Chicken Soup.
This is just the best chicken soup when you’re feeling sniffly and icky. Loaded with health-supporting ingredients like ginger, garlic, turmeric, and lemongrass, Cold-Fighting Couscous Chicken Soup's bright and cheery flavor is a big hug in a bowl. Use rotisserie (or leftover) chicken, and it comes together in a flash!
Winter, Fall
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Sweet and Smoky Sriracha Black Bean Soup

A bowl of Sweet and Smoky Sriracha Black Bean Soup.
Bean soup is never boring here at Casa SoupAddict. Sweet & Smoky Sriracha Black Bean Soup shows off the versatility of this lovely little bean. Made with handy canned beans and a few select seasonings, it's quick to the table but tastes like you cooked all afternoon.
Winter, Fall
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Pastina for One

Overhead shot of a bowl of Pastina soup.
Pastina for One is the perfect small-batch soup for when you need a comforting meal. Made with tiny pasta simmered in broth and topped with parmesan and black pepper, this creamy, cheesy dish is a must-try when you're in the mood for a quick and easy soup.
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

This Vegetarian Tortilla Soup throws a little bit of an ingredient curve ball, using tortilla chips instead of traditional flat tortillas to thicken and flavor the soup. It's every bit as tasty as my Chicken Tortilla Soup, cooks up quickly, and is endlessly versatile when you let your inner soup toppings imagination go crazy.
Spring, Summer
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BLT Soup

BLT Soup in a white bowl.
BLT Soup is an unusual concoction that you think couldn't possibly work … but it absolutely does. The whole B-L-T bit, it all goes into the soup — lettuce, too — and comes out the other side as a delectable bowl of dreamy goodness.
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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Broccoli Cauliflower Glow Soup

Overhead view of a bowl of Broccoli Cauliflower Soup.
Loaded with flavor and smoothly creamy — without cheese or cream — Broccoli Cauliflower Soup is nutritious, delicious, and irresistible, and glows like sunshine thanks to a generous dose of the colorful super spice, turmeric.
Spring, Summer
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Vegetarian Thai Peanut Soup

Overhead view of two bowls of Vegetarian Thai Peanut Soup on a white serving tray.
I'm particularly fond of vibrant Thai flavors, and Vegetarian Thai Peanut Soup takes full advantage. Featuring fall squashes alongside ginger, red curry paste, and sesame oil, ramen noodles simmer in a crave-worthy peanut broth for a full-bodied soup.
Summer, Fall
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Thai Pumpkin Soup

Overhead view of three bowls of Thai Pumpkin Soup, with different toppings in each bowl.
If you're having one of those days where you really just want to dump a few ingredients into a pot and get on with the evening, this Thai Pumpkin Soup is for you. It's weeknight I'm-tired-to-the-bone easy, but super flavorful!
Fall, Winter
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Spicy Green Goddess Gazpacho

Overhead view of three bowls of Spicy Green Goddess Gazpacho.
Spicy Green Goddess Gazpacho is a luscious green delight perfect for balmy days. This chilled soup combines the creamy goodness of coconut milk with the crisp freshness of cucumbers and the smooth texture of avocados. Zesty lemon, aromatic herbs, and a touch of miso build layers of flavor, while a hint of serrano pepper provides just the right amount of heat. Like most gazpachos, this beautiful appetizer soup is just a blender away.
Summer
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Thai Curry Shrimp Soup

Overhead view of a bowl of Thai Curry Shrimp Soup with chopsticks on the side.
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with this Thai Curry Shrimp Noodle Soup. Succulent shrimp, meaty shiitake mushrooms, and aromatic Thai red curry simmer to deliciousness in a lightly creamy broth. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight bowl of comfort.
Spring, Summer
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Kimchi Ramen Noodle Soup

Quick cooking ramen noodles get a zesty treatment. Kimchi Ramen Noodle Soup combines mushrooms, leafy greens, ginger, and miso supply the umami, and then kimchi comes in with the spice kick.
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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Chilled Avocado Soup with Lemon and Basil

Side-angled view of two bowls of Chilled Avocado Soup.
Avocado soup gets a summery kiss from lemon and basil. Bright, refreshing and lightly creamy Chilled Avocado Soup is a summer favorite here at Casa SoupAddict, and blends up in just minutes.
Summer
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Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup

Overhead view of a bowl of Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup.
A lightly creamy soup filled with Thai-inspired flavors, slurpy noodles, and savory chicken, fast and easy Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup is a crave-worthy dish that will find a happy home in your cool-weather meal planning.
Fall, Winter
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Chicken Parmesan Soup

Chicken Parmesan Soup in a white bowl.
One of my favorite cooking projects is to take classic, yummy recipes and turn them into hearty, super-flavorful soups. Chicken Parmesan Soup is a great example of how just about anything is better as soup (I stand by that!).
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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Thai Ramen Noodle Chicken Soup

Thai Ramen Noodle Chicken Soup in a large black Dutch oven, sitting on a wooden board.
Tasty with bright Thai flavors, this chicken soup cooks up quickly thanks to ramen noodles and leftover or rotisserie chicken. If you’re using the economical packs of dried ramen noodles, be sure to discard the seasoning packet – Thai Ramen Noodle Chicken Soup doesn't need it!
Winter, Spring, Fall
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Spring Cauliflower Fennel Soup

Overhead view of bright and glowy Spring Cauliflower Fennel Soup in a white bowl.
A light vegan soup that’s the color of sunshine, Spring Cauliflower Fennel Soup is a delightful transition to spring’s lighter, vegetable-forward eating.
Spring, Summer
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I hope you’ve been inspired to cook up something delicious from this list of Quick Soup Recipes. Project soups are fun and a great way to spend the day, but sometimes the easy option is exactly what you need in the moment!

Karen xo